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Sankanan, Philippines

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3,055 Population 19/sq mi density
2,251 ft Elevation 686 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Sankanan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 142 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 108.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average74.0°F
37% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days142 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,251 ft (686 m)
Area159.7 sq mi (413.6 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates8.3156°N, 124.8581°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 108.6"
186% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 13.62"
Driest Month (Feb) 4.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

351 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 14, 2025.

May 23, 1998 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines M6.0 126 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 147 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 120 km
Mar 26, 1990 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines M5.9 133 km
Apr 11, 2017 8 km N of Osias, Philippines M5.8 71 km
Sep 4, 2016 7 km SE of Causwagan, Philippines M5.8 114 km
Feb 10, 2024 8 km W of Esperanza, Philippines M5.8 88 km
Nov 11, 2009 2 km NE of Jabonga, Philippines M5.7 138 km
Sep 23, 2017 3 km E of Malinao, Philippines M5.7 85 km
Jun 7, 1999 1 km ESE of Aurora, Philippines M5.7 114 km
Sep 3, 2012 5 km W of NIA Valencia, Philippines M5.7 50 km
Jun 14, 2021 5 km NW of Don Carlos, Philippines M5.7 68 km
Jun 1, 2013 13 km NNE of Banawa, Philippines M5.6 116 km
Jun 14, 2002 5 km W of Malabang, Philippines M5.6 122 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 137 km
Apr 12, 2017 9 km S of Adtugan, Philippines M5.5 66 km
Feb 26, 2004 9 km NNW of Josefina, Philippines M5.5 148 km
Jun 9, 1999 3 km E of Aurora, Philippines M5.5 115 km
Jun 2, 2013 13 km NNW of Linao, Philippines M5.5 115 km
Feb 10, 2024 1 km NNW of Salvacion, Philippines M5.4 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 291 km
2021 Rai Category 5 189 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 299 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 20 km
2005 Roke Category 1 299 km
1995 Zack Category 2 254 km
1994 Axel Category 3 288 km
1994 Owen Category 1 213 km
1993 Nell Category 1 174 km
1990 Mike Category 4 232 km
1986 Marge Category 1 165 km
1984 Ike Category 4 165 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 232 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin (101 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 101 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 154 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 167 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 5.9 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 4.6 in Driest
March 74°F (23°C) 5.6 in
April 76°F (24°C) 5.4 in
May 76°F (24°C) 11.1 in Warmest
June 75°F (24°C) 13.6 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 13.3 in
August 74°F (24°C) 11.1 in
September 74°F (24°C) 11.6 in
October 74°F (23°C) 10.6 in
November 74°F (23°C) 8.2 in
December 73°F (23°C) 7.6 in

Sankanan has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 72°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 108.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.6") and February the driest (4.6").

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